Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is extremely happy with the appointment of Vincent Kompany as Bayern Munich coach. The club had a difficult summer, during which it suffered several refusals while looking for a new coach, but ultimately, it was our compatriot who was chosen.
While Kompany was not the first choice, Rummenigge is convinced he is the right man for the Bayern head coaching job. “Sportingly, I am very satisfied, because we have found the positive culture,” declared the former CEO, still a member of the board of directors, in an interview with Kicker.
Our game under Kompany reminds me of that with Guardiola, Ancelotti and Flick”
Rummenigge particularly highlights Kompany’s style of play. “I like the way we press high. It reminds me of the days of Heynckes, Guardiola, Ancelotti or Flick, when we played this kind of ‘beautiful football’. Not only is our game attractive again, but we also feel the joy of the spectators in the stadium It’s a double effect that was not present last season,” Rummenigge said.
The credit goes to Kompany. Initially, Bayern had targeted coaches such as Xabi Alonso, Hansi Flick, Roger Schmidt, Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag, and even tried to keep Thomas Tuchel for longer. However, after a series of refusals, the club management finally opted for Kompany, who had previously only worked as head coach at Anderlecht and Burnley.
“Max Eberl (sporting director) asked me at the time to speak to Pep Guardiola, because I am a very good friend. Pep spoke with me for two hours and was one hundred percent convinced that Vincent Kompany was the right one. coach for Bayern,” Rummenigge said.
A combination of circumstances that favors Bayern
The 69-year-old former international sees the refusals of other coaches as a blessing in disguise. “Sometimes fate helps you: the number of rejections that Max Eberl unfortunately had to face may have finally ensured that we got exactly the coach we needed for this team.”
“Joy is back in Bayern’s game, both for the players and the fans. It’s a great compliment to Kompany, who manages to make the club attractive and play football that is both enjoyable and successful.”
